ARNHEM, the Netherlands - Akzo Nobel’s Aerospace Coatings business (ANAC) has announced that it is the first to develop products to contain breakthrough chromate-free technology following the signing of a commercial licensing agreement with the North Dakota State University Research Foundation (NDSU).
ARNHEM, the Netherlands - Akzo Nobel has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ningbo Chemical Industry Zone (NCIZ) that paves the way for the creation of a new chemicals multi-site in China. The company plans to install the facilities on a 50-hectare plot, making it one of the biggest sites for the company’s activities in the world.
"Together, the future is ours!" This was the unequivocal message from Susan DeSandre, Ford director for Body and Chassis, American Production Purchasing Operations, at a BASF press event on October 3, 2006, at the Ford Rouge Plant, Detroit.
The Total Service Solutions unit of PPG Aerospace, Glendale, Calif., has been awarded a three-year contract by Delta Air Lines to provide chemical management services at Delta's Atlanta maintenance base and line stations, PPG Aerospace officials announced.
Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, Tenn., has reaffirmed its commitment to the company's Epolene G polymer customers by announcing that the Epolene G family of products will remain a part of Eastman's product portfolio.
One of Italy's most exclusive and picturesque coastal villages has secured the assistance and expertise of Akzo Nobel in helping to ensure that its distinctive character and heritage is preserved for future generations.
Nicholas Trainer, president of specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Company, Exton, Pa., a division of TOTAL's Chemicals branch, will retire from the company. Dr. Luigi Colantuoni, vice president of TOTAL's Atotech Far East, was named Trainer's successor.
The supervisory board of global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis has appointed Paul Allen, executive vice president Functional Products, to the management board.